"Being gay is a choice". Just nope.jpg the fuck right out of there. Seriously, when I hear "Oh we're only seeing an influx of 'the gays' because it's the trendy thing to do now" I have to physically restrain myself from tearing this person a new one. We're seeing a bigger influx because we're seeing less and less tards with the stupid ass mindset that sexual orientation is a choice.
What phrases or topics immediately shut down your interest in a conversation?
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Anything about sports, really complex levels of science that I've never even heard of, math (all of it), or Halo. I just avoid these topics as best as I can.
And why Halo? I have no genuine hate for it, I just found my experience with the franchise incredibly boring. And I'm annoyed by all the fans clamoring to say it's the greatest game ever made and insisting I buy an Xbox just for that. Sorry guys, made it clear that I'm not interested in this really boring FPS title for a console I have no interest in at all. Can we move on to something less annoying?
And why Halo? I have no genuine hate for it, I just found my experience with the franchise incredibly boring. And I'm annoyed by all the fans clamoring to say it's the greatest game ever made and insisting I buy an Xbox just for that. Sorry guys, made it clear that I'm not interested in this really boring FPS title for a console I have no interest in at all. Can we move on to something less annoying?
- Pot legalization. I've heard it dozens of times.
- Allegations of racism/sexism/(insert)-phobia, etc. Most of the time I find the argument absolutely ridiculous.
- Allegations of racism/sexism/(insert)-phobia, etc. Most of the time I find the argument absolutely ridiculous.
"God hates/forbids/will punish/is hurt by the ________ for being/doing/having ________."
Nonononononono. No. Who are you to tell other people what will become of them? Butt out of other people's issues and lifestyles.
Nonononononono. No. Who are you to tell other people what will become of them? Butt out of other people's issues and lifestyles.
Maybe its because i dont seem to express my opinions all that well or just lack eloquence, but doing so for me usually just results in exchanging tldr replies and whatever i try to communicate gets twisted because other poster sees discussing as a "competition" or sees me as someone to be "proven wrong", end result being no real discussion made.darkfox85 said:
It ends up being rather drainning so for the most part i avoid emitting unpopular opinions or replying to people who have a radically different viewpoint to mine since in my experience, there is little point talking, "shup up and move along" just saves a lot of hassle. More power to the people willing to wade into long discussions though, its those kind of people that tend to make a thread interesting
Not to mention those brave souls who take up unpopular stances and end up having to stand their ground against a ton of other posters.OT: As explained its fairly easy to shut down my interest in a conversation. Be snide or passive agressive and i should leave soon enough, ive never been really good at arguing and been comprensively out argued even when i was right on a topic xP
"fanboy" as an insult, "1 vs 1 me", etc.
The moment I hear this, I consider that person a waste of my communicative time, with immediate effect.
Also, if a topic is about MLP, I lose irreparable interest. I could not care less about that subject. I don't hate it, just my interest factor is absolute 0.
The moment I hear this, I consider that person a waste of my communicative time, with immediate effect.
Also, if a topic is about MLP, I lose irreparable interest. I could not care less about that subject. I don't hate it, just my interest factor is absolute 0.
"As a Hypocrite" - which is basically every line starting with a noun replacing that word. I can't stand to listen to it. More often than not you can use your own experience in a conversation, but this is a cop-out move.
Aw I hear you fella. Don?t think I don?t.Frankster said:Maybe its because i dont seem to express my opinions all that well or just lack eloquence, but doing so for me usually just results in exchanging tldr replies and whatever i try to communicate gets twisted because other poster sees discussing as a "competition" or sees me as someone to be "proven wrong", end result being no real discussion made.
It ends up being rather drainning so for the most part i avoid emitting unpopular opinions or replying to people who have a radically different viewpoint to mine since in my experience, there is little point talking, "shup up and move along" just saves a lot of hassle. More power to the people willing to wade into long discussions though, its those kind of people that tend to make a thread interesting
OT: As explained its fairly easy to shut down my interest in a conversation. Be snide or passive agressive and i should leave soon enough, ive never been really good at arguing and been comprensively out argued even when i was right on a topic xP
If we?re talking about real life, things always seem to go more amiably than over the net. We take our pick why that is, but that doesn?t matter for now.
I know that horrid futile feeling of typing some verbose reply that?s nearly never read correctly and then with a heavy heart you just post that shit and hope for the best. It?s a rotten sensation and as you said, very draining. I often get a sick feeling in my stomach and then when that gold ?you got mail? icon comes up I always dread the worse.
But that ?hassle? is a good thing! Sometimes perversely fun (if you?re a bit of prick like me.) But sometimes it?s even a necessary and virtuous thing ? rarely, especially online, but it does happen. Of course, we should all pick our battles, but I say fight most of them. IDK maybe I feel it?s all about the journey not the destination. If I?m defeated by someone who?s smarter than me or has a stronger position, I deserve to be defeated.
Also, I agree against those weaselly snide types that can?t argue straight. Passive aggressive wankers. Maybe I come across as a little boorish in real life, but at least I try to be honest and direct.
Generally I get sick of talking to anyone who uses big words to try and make themselves look smarter to others. I walked past a guy at my college campus the other week who was trying to get people to join his "skeptics" club, and he was just throwing out big words and making people feel dumb while at the same time he had no idea what he was talking about. I can't remember what it was, but I think it had something to do with genetic fallacy... False intellectualism makes me cringe.
"Things were so much better in the 90's"
"If you didn't grow up in the 90's, that's too bad"
All the crap about the 90's. I was born in 89, and so was basically a 90's kid but christ this is not the Age of Legends we're talking about here. You did not grow up in some sort of mystical utopia that just vanished into thin air when we hit the year 2000. It was fine, but it wasn't SO amazing that the time children are growing up in now is automatically shit compared to it. I'm sick of people criticizing the faults of today's culture and atmosphere then turning around and painting their own experience as oho sooo much better, when in reality they were likely the same, or perhaps worse. Get over yourselves.
"If you didn't grow up in the 90's, that's too bad"
All the crap about the 90's. I was born in 89, and so was basically a 90's kid but christ this is not the Age of Legends we're talking about here. You did not grow up in some sort of mystical utopia that just vanished into thin air when we hit the year 2000. It was fine, but it wasn't SO amazing that the time children are growing up in now is automatically shit compared to it. I'm sick of people criticizing the faults of today's culture and atmosphere then turning around and painting their own experience as oho sooo much better, when in reality they were likely the same, or perhaps worse. Get over yourselves.
The words "Halo" and "Meh" in the same sentence.
To me, that means that they are not worth talking to. In all honesty, don't even bother posting in a thread like that.
Also, "God doesn't exist" in an form of context within a topic.
Also, "I'm European" and "Guns" in the same sentence
To me, that means that they are not worth talking to. In all honesty, don't even bother posting in a thread like that.
Also, "God doesn't exist" in an form of context within a topic.
Also, "I'm European" and "Guns" in the same sentence
"Yeah well, I've got kids!"
Do you now? What does that have to do with my current problem if it's not even about kids?
When guys come out with the "I always get friendzoned, girls are bitches who only date dickheads who put them in the hospital" sort of line. If I had any interest in a guy it would be straight out the window when they say that. I shut off when I hear that or try tell them talking like that is what is turning girls off. :/
Also when people say "Well the The Sun/Daily Star/Daily Mail said...!" I know they're going to go into some complete bullshit and it's not even worth arguing with them.
Do you now? What does that have to do with my current problem if it's not even about kids?
When guys come out with the "I always get friendzoned, girls are bitches who only date dickheads who put them in the hospital" sort of line. If I had any interest in a guy it would be straight out the window when they say that. I shut off when I hear that or try tell them talking like that is what is turning girls off. :/
Also when people say "Well the The Sun/Daily Star/Daily Mail said...!" I know they're going to go into some complete bullshit and it's not even worth arguing with them.
Preach it, sister!EeveeElectro said:
Gods forbid anyone try and keep girls out of the hospital!
The people I've heard come out with that line are usually saying it out of jealousy and don't have a clue what other peoples relationships are like. One of my friends tried making out every single girl who doesn't want to date him because she already had a boyfriend is obviously dating a jerk who beats her. I've never been hospitalised by a boyfriend because I'd rip their bollocks off with my bare hands if they hit me.Loop Stricken said:
The guys who make out girls are a hive mind who don't know what's good for him or are all involved in an abusive relationship make me sick to be honest.
Anything involving My Little Pony in any public discussion form.
Anywhere.
Ever.
Because I'd wager that posting something like "All Muslims Should Die" would probably incite slightly less heated discussion and less vitriolic discourse. Don't get me wrong, I love the show, I just hate discussing it in a public place, because a lot of people who love it won't shut the fuck up about it, and a lot of people who hate it won't shut the fuck up about it.
(Also I'm kind of breaking my own rule here by talking about it but WHATEVER SHUT UP JEEZ.)
Anywhere.
Ever.
Because I'd wager that posting something like "All Muslims Should Die" would probably incite slightly less heated discussion and less vitriolic discourse. Don't get me wrong, I love the show, I just hate discussing it in a public place, because a lot of people who love it won't shut the fuck up about it, and a lot of people who hate it won't shut the fuck up about it.
(Also I'm kind of breaking my own rule here by talking about it but WHATEVER SHUT UP JEEZ.)
I used to avoid talking about religion with anyone. Eventually, I got tired of listening to people go on and on about their beliefs and how they are what should gage every decision made by everyone. Those types of people assume that since you didn't disagree with them that you naturally agree with everything they said. So I started speaking my mind, but only when it is brought up and I had already been invited to the conversation. Lost a friend because of this I can honestly it was for the best.
I treat politics the same as religion.
All in all there isn't anything specific that keeps me talking to people although I do continuously asses the like hood of the individual I am debating can be reasoned with. If I feel we will go in circles forever I will drop it. It is not that important to me to have the last word or feel as though I won something.
I treat politics the same as religion.
All in all there isn't anything specific that keeps me talking to people although I do continuously asses the like hood of the individual I am debating can be reasoned with. If I feel we will go in circles forever I will drop it. It is not that important to me to have the last word or feel as though I won something.
Serious people, who are talking about "serious" issues. You know the type. Also anyone who lists a bunch of inane examples that warrant an "ignore" status from them. Gaggle of assholes.
I gotta agree with this, there is a guy who walks into one of my college classes everyday right as it's starting and he crop dusts the shit out of the whole class with how bad he reeks of it, and it continues to stink up the whole room for the rest of the class.Saladfork said:
If someone shit their pants or ripped horrible ass, they'd be called out on it, so I see no reason why they wouldn't in this case. If I was super drunk one night and had to go somewhere formal/nice, you bet your ass I'd shower up/switch clothes to not smell like the backside of a donkey's ass